Flopace is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Angina. The alternative uses of Flopace have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Flopace. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
The side effects typically associated with Flopace include Nervousness. While these are the most often observed Flopace side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Flopace are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Flopace is Safe for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. In addition, Flopace's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Flopace related warnings section.
Flopace is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Bleeding are examples of such conditions. The section on Flopace contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug reaction of Flopace with other medicines has been reported. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Flopace is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Flopace is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Flopace is used -
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Flopace safe for pregnant women?
Flopace is safe to take during pregnancy.
Is the use of Flopace safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Flopace in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Flopace is unavailable.
What is the effect of Flopace on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Flopace. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Flopace on the Liver?
Flopace is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Flopace on the Heart?
Flopace may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
Flopace should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Flopace unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Flopace habit forming or addictive?
Flopace is not addictive in nature.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Flopace will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Flopace only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Flopace cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Flopace
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Flopace and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Flopace
Due to lack of research, there is no information about the side effects of taking Flopace with alcohol.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 620
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Angiomax® (bivalirudin)
Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA): Department of Health [Internet]. Governmet of Australia; Package leaflet information for the user; Bivalirudin Apotex (bivalirudin)